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North Side’s Saint Scholastica Academy to close in June

Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich was among the parents reeling Wednesday from news that St. Scholastica Academy — where his eldest daughter, Amy, attends classes and his wife, Patti, once graduated — will close in June. In public remarks on his last day before leaving for …

Chicago Loop Alliance kicks off First Thursdays gallery walks in May 2012

The Chicago Loop Alliance's (CLA) public art initiative Pop-Up Art Loop continues this spring with the kickoff of its popular First Thursdays gallery walks on Thursday, May 3 from 5-8 p.m. Among the galleries will be a garden party in the lobby of Chicago's iconic …

VIDEO: Atop the Hancock, couple meets again the heart they loved

Like most teenagers, Melissa Simon of Westchester never expected to hear she had heart disease. At age 14, she was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy, which is an enlarged and weakened heart. At age 26, she had a life-saving heart transplant.

Local programs improving fight against heart disease

The Chicago area is starting to get wise to heart disease. The statewide smoking ban has helped, and now people are starting to catch on to diet and exercise as disease-fighting parts of their lifestyles as well. Here’s a look at some of the other initiatives that are making a difference in the area.

Making a difference: Local folks ‘Go Red’

The American Heart Association designated February as Go Red for Women month. On Feb. 3, which is National Wear Red Day, individuals, schools and businesses will wear red to raise awareness and funds for eradicating heart disease in women. Meet some of the Chicago-area people who are taking a stand against heart disease.

Chicago Go Red dispels old myths with new initiatives

Heart disease has historically been viewed as a “man’s disease.” Current research, however, sites coronary disease as one of the leading causes of death for American adults — both men and women. As part of its mission to eradicate heart disease in women, the Chicago Go Red for Women campaign will this year offer a free Community Health Expo on Feb. 24.

Learn to live: Prevention begins with education

Most people don’t know that heart disease kills more women than all forms of cancer combined. Chicago Go Red for Women 2012 chairwoman Kim Feil is leading the local campaign against heart disease, which, she says, is largely preventable.